UK Finance Manager / Head of Finance - FMCG

Michael Page
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

The UK Finance Manager / Head Of Finance reports to the Regional Finance Director and is responsible for all Financial Accounting and Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis activities.The role also contributes to the development of strategic plans for the business and ensures statutory and corporate compliance to minimize business risk.Reporting to this position shall be a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Financial Assistant and a customer sales and administration assistant.Apart from the Finance team, key stakeholders in the UK office include the UK General Manager, UK Sales Director, UK Marketing Manager and their teams.Financial Accounting and Reporting

  • Oversee / review and approve the UK Finance team's reporting activities for monthly/quarterly/annual management reporting packages for UK Legal Entity markets
  • Liaise with US parent company Finance Team and answer all questions regarding reporting packages or results of operations
  • Maintain group tax, insurance records and ensure that all statutory requirements are met for UK business
  • Supervise and lodgement of company tax returns to HMRC in conjunction with PWC UK. Engage with US parent-based Tax Director and local expertise regarding Transfer Pricing requirements
  • Undertake cashflow forecasting and management
  • Manage local working capital including inventory turnover and debtor ratios

Financial Planning and Analysis

  • Coordinate review, analyse, and present monthly operating results in detail to UK Management (variance analyses - in conjunction with UK Management Accountant)
  • Perform lead role with respect to preparing and presenting Budget reviews to Group Management
  • Coordinate and align monthly financial forecasts with Supply Chain and Demand Planning Teams
  • Create budget timelines and control completion of budget input process in Oracle EPM
  • Recommend cost reduction and profit improvement (including preparation of ad hoc reports and other information for use in business decision making) with particular focus on efficiency of TAP (promotional) / CAP (Advertising) spend
  • Liaise with supply chain and US Finance to prepare standard product Cost of Goods for all items for inclusion in OB
  • Report to management on progress vs targets and identify gaps / issues; complete on-time submission of budget files to HQ

Operations / S&OP

  • Attend meetings on production forecasting, ordering, logistics and inventory management
  • Assist in analysing feasibility of new product introductions from a financial and regulatory viewpoint (for both local and export markets)
  • Assist UK Export Manager and EU Amazon Manager with planning and analysis issues within their markets

Systems & Reporting

  • Continually assess financial and operational reporting systems and requirements and make recommendations for improvement
  • Support European Finance Director and ERP implementation team as Combe migrates to Oracle Cloud ERP
Posted 2026-07-06

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